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Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution of higher education in Millersville, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Lancaster. The institution began in 1855 as Pennsylvania’s first teachers college. It remained dedicated to teacher training until 1962, when it started offering additional programs. University status was obtained in 1983. Total enrollment consists of several thousand students, primarily undergraduates.

Millersville awards associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Programs are offered through the Schools of Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science and Mathematics and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. A dual-degree program with Penn State University enables students to study engineering. Cross-registration opportunities exist with Franklin & Marshall College in nearby Lancaster.

The university’s varsity sports teams, nicknamed the Marauders, participate in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), except the wrestling team, which competes in Division I. School colors are black and gold.

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